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AF05 HWN

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

151,817 mi
Last recorded151,817 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 HWN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 151,817 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 149,017 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting adrift from centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 149,013 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure coil spring not located in top mounting (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting adrift from centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 143,438 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 143,387 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 138,733 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2020 131,866 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 125,763 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratches to screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 125,758 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/zr18 92w (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/zr18 92w (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/zr18 92w (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/zr18 92w (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratches to screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 120,188 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 114,950 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 114,949 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 108,512 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 108,431 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer boot split and grease leaking out. (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 103,586 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 94,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 91,053 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 86,864 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 86,864 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 82,176 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 77,174 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 73,137 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 67,881 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Feb 2009 67,881 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 46,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Feb 2008 46,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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AF05 HWN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 87,832 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF05 HWN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AF05 HWN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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